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ecstatic

(33,958 posts)
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 08:01 PM Jul 18

The stories citing Obama are lies or out of context

President Obama has never been a drama king and I don't think he associates with leakers.

Also, if you notice the alleged comments are vague as well.

It's being reported that Obama has told allies that Biden needs to seriously consider the viability of his candidacy.


So a thirdhand account... Even if true, that is a generic comment that applies to any candidate running for office. Also, when was the comment made? This week, months ago, years ago?

But, it's being reported former President Obama has told allies that Biden's path to victory has greatly diminished.


That's not a call to step down and what is the context? Is the path diminished because of Biden or because of the people calling for him to step aside? And who are these allies?

https://abc7news.com/post/president-biden-off-campaign-trail-sick-covid-obama/15069284/
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jmbar2

(5,829 posts)
1. One of the big money bros was circulating a letter asking Biden staffers to tell him to step down
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 08:07 PM
Jul 18

Then he posted it to USA today. I suspect that the Obama shit is similar

https://twitter.com/JamieMetzl

uponit7771

(91,123 posts)
3. Yep, even Vanity Fair story is repeating a WP article with no direct sources. WP better have their shit together on this
Thu Jul 18, 2024, 08:59 PM
Jul 18

... headline

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